David DesLauriers
Chairman
David DesLauriers is a co-principal of DLE Group, a merchant bank focused on deal origination of primarily resource, energy and special situation companies since 2004. DLE Group has been active in venture formation as founder or co-founder of numerous public and private mining and energy exploration, development and production companies operating in over 30 countries. These companies have collectively raised over $2.5 Billion in the past 10 years, and have achieved collective market capitalizations of over $10.0 Billion, with many having notable exits to industry majors and participants via joint ventures or trade sales.
Stacy Freudigmann
Director & CEO
Stacy Freudigmann P.Eng. F.AusIMM. has been working in the mining industry for 30 years, managing, developing and operating mining projects across the world. Stacy was an Engineering Manager at Hunter Dickinson (a leading private Canadian mining group) and Production Superintendent at Worsley Alumina (BHP Billiton). He has worked on Feasibility studies for mining and engineering companies on projects globally, including for Dalradian Gold Ltd, Maritime Resources Corp., Sabina Gold & Silver Corp. recently purchased by B2Gold, Osisko Development Corp., Nyrstar, SRK Consulting, and many others.
Warren Mirko
President & ESG Manager
Warren Mirko has 15 years of experience in corporate issues management and regulatory compliance supporting mineral exploration and resource development, and provincial and federal infrastructure projects. In his early career, Warren worked as a geological assistant and field technician conducting remote exploration, helicopter surveys, underground mine access and rehabilitation. Warren is a Product Manager with Pilot&Co, a diamond drilling and mining supplier servicing clients across the globe.
John Mirko
MAX Mine Manager
John Mirko has 50 years of experience in the mining industry, having consulted and prospected internationally with successful experience in discovery, permitting, mine construction and operation. John was the founder of Roca Mines Inc. which previously operated the Max Mine when it was last in production as its flagship asset, achieving a market capitalization of CAD $900 Million. John is the founder of several mining companies, including Pacific Rim Mining Corp., Frontier Pacific Mining Corp., Roka Mines Inc., Stikine Gold Corp. and, more recently, Canam Mining Corporation and Canam Alpine Resources Ltd before selling it to Vizsla Silver Corp. in 2019.
